An out of this world Blog Hop

 The wonderful, creative Scrappers from the forums

 at Mousescrappers 

are at it again.

It's time for Design Challenge #5

And it's out of this world!

You're in for a real treat this month.

Double the Designers and Double the Fun.

Double the Designers and Double the FREEBIES!!

I had a blast working with this color palette.

 And check out Toni's part-

I'm so happy to be hosting Loveforpm's (a.k.a Toni) freebie.

Download Here

Well, that's only one freebie, "Where is the 2nd one?" you're asking?

This week I opened my new store, under a new name-Arts & Ains Designs. 

Since you've got your traveling shoes on, I thought we would take a hop over to my new blog where I have a freebie Alphabet waiting for you.  

Are you ready? Click here to go!!!

Here's the travel route if you get lost.....

saar and larkd (hosted by saar): http://saaronline.blogspot.com
romajo: http://romajoscrap.blogspot.com/
loveofpm (hosted by afirmbeliever): http://kbcustomcreations.blogspot.com/
afirmbeliever: http://www.artsandainsdesigns.blogspot.com/
cindyrelly: http://cindyrelly.blogspot.com/
missdamsel: http://www.damseldesigns.blogspot.com
pooh46: http://www.bookladydesigns.blogspot.com
jennipher: http://joyfulexpressionsscraps.blogspot.com/
fran98765: http://franscraps.blogspot.com
msbagley: http://madforthemouse.blogspot.com/
mjajmom: http://mjajdesigns.blogspot.com/
omaha: http://marycupofteadesigns.blogspot.be/
3lilmonsters: http://3lilmonsters.net/blog/
chef minnie mouse: http://lisacampbelldesigns.blogspot.com/
ljritchie: http://www.chubbychihuahua-designs.com/

Tough To Be A Bug

Last week I hosted my first weekly challenge at Mousescrappers.com.  It inspired me to get some more of our personal pages done.  So this week I took part in not one, but two challenges:

Scraplift Challenge #78

Credits Here

&

Weekly Challenge #146

Credits Here

Cathing Up With My Disney Layouts!!!!

I create a lot, and just never get around to posting them on my blog.  So since I'm on a mini-"Staycation", I thought I would revisit my 'Real Vacations" and post the layouts here for you to see

I used Template_Ears1 by britt-ish Designs and reworked it to use the design clusters and put them in all the corners. As for the elements they are from A Grieving Mommy, Lisa Campbell Designs, Kellybell and Sarah Horton

Creation and Design-No template, self layout, all photos self taken
Stop watch-Dreamsfulfilled
Clip-Scrapiness Downunder
Printed BG-Scrap and Tubes
Layered BG-not sure (Element_LayeredPageMatt)
Vintage photo album-the Scrappin Cop
paper clip, photo stack-Auntie M Designs
Maps, yeti-internet photos

Created for April Kit Challenge
using
The Sorcerer kit by Scrappily Me
(My layout was inspired by a layout that was created using Wondering When Templates by Find Your Bliss Designs)

Template Challenge #92
Template by Ruthie
Stars-Scraps n Tubes, A Grieving Mommy, SeeBee
Yellow Mickey Paper-Wyld Peas (Other papers unknown)
Spin Top-internet photo
Meteor/Sign from personal photos

The layout was created for Weekly Challenge 136
I started of with the "wanted" sign which was actually a design I made for a t-shirt for my son.
Villian picture was taken at Hollywood Studios display.
The elements are a mixture of internet images, and a free mini kit by Melanie's Things

Weekly Challenge #129
Papers-No Reimer Or Reason Designs
Elements-Sand&2Pearls, Agrievingmommy, WyldPeasDesigns, Neverland Scraps Britt Design
Word Art-Kellybell Designs

Pieces of Me Template by Aimeeh
AgrievingMommmy
Sarah Horton
Sahlin Studio
BG
Polka Dot Chicks
Katussia
Scraps N Tubes
Granny Enchanted
JJJ
Designs by Krista
Natalie's Place Designs
Ducky's Designs
SeeBee's

Pieces of Me Template by Aimeeh
AgrievingMommmy
Sarah Horton
Sahlin Studio
BG
Polka Dot Chicks
Katussia
Scraps N Tubes
Granny Enchanted
JJJ
Designs by Krista
Natalie's Place Designs
Ducky's Designs
SeeBee's

Mousescrappers DC #4 and Blog Hop

MouseScrappers Design Challenge #4 Mega Kit is Here

Boot the computer, grab your favorite photos and create 

some eye catching layouts with this awesome mega kit.

Here's an up close view of my part of the MegaKit

Don't let the tumble weeds chase you away.

There's a whole barrel full of freebies to be had on our
 Mousescrapper Blog Hop.

Download Here

chef minnie mouse: http://lisacampbelldesigns.blogspot.com/
saar: http://saaronline.blogspot.com/
romajo: http://romajoscrap.blogspot.com/
omaha: http://marycupofteadesigns.blogspot.com/

 
afirmbeliever: http://kbcustomcreations.blogspot.com/ <-------------You Are Here

 
fran98765: http://franscraps.blogspot.com/
pooh46: http://www.bookladydesigns.blogspot.com
ljritchie: http://www.chubbychihuahua-designs.com/
msbagley: http://madforthemouse.blogspot.com/
mjajmom: http://www.mjajdesigns.blogspot.com/
cindyrelly: http://cindyrelly.blogspot.com/
missdamsel: http://www.damseldesigns.blogspot.com/
liriel: http://www.goldiscraps.com/

I'm Hosting A Challenge

Come Join the Fun

 at

 Mousescrappers

This week I'm hosting my very first weekly challenge.

For taking part in the weekly challenge

 you'll get the participation prize that I created

(Thanks to Sara Horton for use of her papers to help create the 'Road to Disney'

Hope to see you there!!!!

Mousescrappers Designer Challenge #03 Kit Release

You've arrived just in time for

Mousescrappers

Designer Challenge #03

Kit Release

Head on over to the store at Mousescrappers.com 

and get all these amazing kits for just $3.00

Here is a preview of my part of the kit

As always some of the designers have come together and created

a magical blog train for you to join.

Follow the download link to get my freebie, 

then follow the train to get the others. 

Download (link expired)

(It's always good manners to say Thank You...hint,hint)

Romajo: http://romajoscrap.blogspot.com/

afirmbeliever: http://kbcustomcreations.blogspot.com/ <-------you are here

msbagley: http://madforthemouse.blogspot.com/

Cindyrelly: http://cindyrelly.blogspot.com/

ChefMinnieMouse: http://lisacampbelldesigns.blogspot.com/

Fran98765: http://franscraps.blogspot.com/

Pooh46: http://www.bookladydesigns.blogspot.com/

designsbyamanda: http://amandahlavacek.blogspot.com/

artistsyl: http://www.artistsyldesign.com/ 

 omaha: http://marycupofteadesigns.blogspot.com/

Mousescrapper Designer Challenge Kit Release, Blog Hop and FREEBIES!!!

Mousescrappers.com has just released Design Challenge #2 Mega Kit

Mousescrappers

I was so excited that for this challenge, I got to create my very first template.  I based it off of a layout that I made.  Here is a peak at my part of the kit:

Are you up for some fun?  

Then join in on The Mousescrappers Design Challenge Blog Hop

I created a paper stack/photo mat for you

 

Download Freebie Here

 

 

I loved the way it turned out.  But I thought it was such a waste to have created those papers for the stack and just stick them in a folder.  Soooooooo....... 

I made another Freebie:

Download Freebie Paper Pack Here

 

The Freebie pack contains the six papers I created to make up the paper stack. Hope you enjoy.  Make sure to visit all the other designers to pick up their Mousescrappers Design Challenge #02 Blog Hop Freebies

3LilMonsters: http://3lilmonsters.com/
Cindyrelly: http://www.cindyrelly.blogspot.com/
afirmbeliever: http://kbcustomcreations.blogspot.com/ <--------You are here
Pooh46: http://www.bookladydesigns.blogspot.com
missdamsel: www.damseldesigns.blogspot.com
Fran98765: http://franscraps.blogspot.com/
omaha: http://marycupofteadesigns.blogspot.com/

 Romajo: http://romajoscrap.blogspot.com/

Some Awesome News.....

I'm just about busting at the seems.  I have some pretty awesome news to share with you...................just not yet.  Soon enough.  But until then there are plenty of other things going on:  

Thursday May 10th, Mommy Made This is releasing a new kit "Alphabet Zoo".  Super cute, you won't want to miss out on it.  Be sure to stop by and pick up the freebie I'll have waiting for you. 

Saturday May 12th, Romajo is re-releasing her kit "Purple Elegance".  I just got the kit tonight, but I'll be sure to create a freebie you can pick up if you remember to visit. 

Next you'll want to mark your calendars for Tuesday May 15th.  I'm taking part in Scraps N Pieces May Blog Train "Sunny Days".  I've made a cute little mini kit for your to snag.  

And I just wouldn't be me if I wasn't doing something Disney.  So make sure to come by on Friday May 25th when Mousescrappers releases it's newest Designer Challenge Mega Kit.  I stepped out and created a template for the challenge, which inspired me to create a Facebook Cover template as a freebie.  (I may even throw in a FB cover quick page if I have time)

It is such a blessing to be able to work with such talented designers.  Thank you!!!

Oops, almost forgot my layout

Almost forgot to post my layout that I made using so many of the kits in the Designer Challenge

The very first Mousescrappers Designer Challenge!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was honored this past month to take part in Mousescrapper's first ever Designer Challege.  We were given a color swatch and a few guidelines.  Over 35 participants worked to create this mega kit of papers, templates, elements, and wordart. 

This was my first real attempt at designing.  But it was so exciting.  I had to step out of my comfort zone.  But what a great place to do it.  The colors of the swatch immediately inspired me to create a mini kit based on the adorable Disney elephant Dumbo.  Here is my part of the mega kit~

It's an amazing kit that you will find a million uses for.  Head on over to Mousescrappers and add it to your designing collection.

Some of us designers were having so much fun that we couldn't stop.  So we created freebies just for you.  Jump on over to the DC1 Blog Hop (When you hop, be sure to leave some love for the designers.  So many of them, like me, are first time designers).

Saar: http://saaronline.blogspot.com

Cindyrelly: http://www.cindyrelly.blogspot.com/
Kamra: http://gdapuppy.blogspot.com/
Fran56789: http://franscraps.blogspot.com
Romajo: www.romajoscrap.blogspot.com
Chef Minnie Mouse: http://lisacampbelldesigns.blogspot.com/
Roxana: http://scrapscardsandmore.blogspot.com/
Omaha: http://marycupofteadesigns.blogspot.com/
Kaylalovesminnie: http://www.geekeryscrapsbykayla.blogspot.com/
Afirmbeliever: http://kbcustomcreations.blogspot.com/   (You are here)
ShabbyAbby: http://shabbyabbystudio.blogspot.com/
Poohaddict: http://donnasscrapsoflife.blogspot.com/
MJAJmom: http://mjajdesigns.blogspot.com/
Pooh46: http://www.bookladydesigns.blogspot.com/
Winipeg1: http://seeitsnapitandscrapit.wordpress.com/

Thanks for visiting my blog, here is my freebie, hope you like it:

Download

Elbows Off The Table

The next challenge I worked on was for Weekly Challenge #111 .

1. An odd number of photos on your page, from 1 to 1001 (I did 9.  7 in the view finder, 1 above , and the s'mores on the other side is my picture too)
2. Use at least 5 different papers (I forgot about this while I was working.  So I only have 3-oops)
3. Your title has to be in at least 2 fonts/alphas (50's Prime Time is displayed in 3 or 4 different fonts around the layout)
4. You need to put a date on your page (Done)
5. At least 5 different elements (this can be 5 different flowers, buttons etc)

This is a 2 page layout from 50's Prime Time Cafe in Hollywood Studios 

Layout by KB Custom Creations
Viewmaster template - Scrappin Cop
50's elements - Natalie's Place, Cynthia Young, MJAJ Designs, Lisa Campbell, Sandand2pearls
Jewel Mickey - Neverland Scraps/White Scallop Mat-Suzy Q Scraps/Blue Paper- Wyld Peas Design

It All Started With A Mouse

Well, I've been saying I'm going to scrapbook, but things keep coming first (homeschool, church, grocery shopping, cooking).  I type it as my status, but it never becomes a reality.  But tonight, I finally had my external hard drive ready to go, and some time after church....so I took part in a weekly challenge over at Mousescrappers.  Scrap challenges are always fun. They make you think outside the box, and I usually end up with a layout I never would have designed otherwise. 

The instructions of the challenge were:

1. I want no more than two photos.
2. No more than five papers.
3. No title.
4. No journaling (Dates and date elements are perfectly fine)
5. Ten or less different elements...you may repeat the same element but only count it one time 

This is what I came up with:

It All Started With A Mouse-Layout by KB Custom Creations for Mousescrappers weekly challenge #103

Crystal Palace 2008

The Crystal Palace
Pooh's Pals Kit
for
August 2011 Kit Challenge
by Californiateri at Mousescrappers.com

Mousescrappers Challenge #97

WOW, what a challenge.  Lisa, over at MouseScrappers hosted this weeks challenge.  We had quite a few requirements when creating the page.  But it was fun.

She had some simple rules and then some a bit more difficult, including:

1-Create a layout or double page spread of something Disney Related to flight, and/or having to do with overcoming adversity. Or anything that relates to "Soarin High". Heat, Ticket Prices, The airplane ride, etc...As soon as I heard the word Soaring, I started humming "Let's Go Fly A Kite" (Lets go fly a kite and send it soaring...

2  Use at least 70 different things on your page. (Paper, embellishments, flowers, pictures, borders, frames, etc) I didn't know where to go with that.  That's a lot of things.  Lucky for me she added an amendment.  You can count each letter of your title as an element. You could make a REALLY LONG TITLE. So I thought of one of the longest words I know, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and thus my theme became Mary Poppins!!!!

You may notice one 'thing' out of place.  Atop one of the pieces of sheet music, little Miss Tinkerbell has landed herself a seat.  You see we also had to use at least one "misfit" scrapping item you have that "doesn't fit in.  Luckily she changed her outfit to coordinate with the page colors.  

Hope you enjoy this double page spread.

 

Mousescrappers Challenge #96

Created for Mousescrappers Challenge #96